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Golmud, China
Qinghai · China
Golmud is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,216 ft (2,809 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4067°, 94.9006° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Qinghai |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.0 inches (50 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
About Golmud
Golmud is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,216 feet (2,809 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Golmud
Golmud has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 45 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below China avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4067°N, 94.9006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Golmud has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Golmud
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 致远小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 育才小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 格尔木市第六中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 格尔木市第七中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 站前路小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 格尔木市第十一中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 格尔木市第五中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 八一中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 西藏自治区人民政府驻格尔木办事处中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 西藏驻格尔木办事处第一小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 格尔木市第四中学 | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Golmud
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Golmud
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Golmud
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Golmud
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Golmud
28 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Golmud
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golmud Airport | GOQ | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Golmud
What is the weather like in Golmud?
Golmud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.0 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.